Water Services Technician

2 weeks ago

Rangiora, New Zealand Waimakariri District Council Full time

Full Time | Permanent | Rangiora Based

- _ Are you interested in Water Services (Water, Wastewater and Stormwater) maintenance?_
- _Are you looking for an opportunity where you can develop your career amongst a knowledgeable and supportive team?_
- _Are you solutions and customer service focused?_

**About us**

Waimakariri District is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions, with over 69,000 residents enjoying a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. Located just 30 minutes north of Christchurch, our district offers vibrant communities, stunning natural landscapes, and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. It’s a great place to live, work and play.

At Waimakariri District Council, we’re proud to work at the heart of our community. We’re committed to delivering high-quality services that support the wellbeing of our residents and the sustainability of our environment.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a Water Services Technician to join the Water Services Unit within our Utilities and Roading Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to develop their skills in water engineering with a progressive and customer-focused council.

In this role, you will:

- Assist the Water Operations Team in monitoring water services maintenance activities
- Ensure services are operated and maintained to the highest standards
- Oversee and audit water services to ensure compliance with required levels of service
- Support a collaborative team culture
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and the community
- Work closely with the public, Council teams, consultants, and contractors
- Manage maintenance contracts and service requests
- Ensure compliance with consents
- Respond to natural events and contribute to emergency response efforts

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in water services while making a meaningful impact in your community.

**About You**

- A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering
- Specific interest or experience in 3 Water operations
- A strong interest in Water engineering
- A fundamental understanding of operations and maintenance contracts and practices
- Good system analysis and problem-solving skills
- The ability to build positive working relationships with internal staff and contractors
- A proactive, can-do attitude
- Effective communication skills

**What We Offer**

We offer a competitive salary package, great working conditions and a very supportive and friendly team environment where you can develop your career and really make a difference for the community. The Council is a Professional Development Partner with Engineering New Zealand and is an equal opportunity employer.

**Ready to Apply**

If you have the appropriate skills, experience and attitude to fulfil the requirements of this position, and you want to be on our team, then get in touch because we want to hear from you

For more information or a confidential chat, contact Kalley Simpson, Water Services Manager at 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

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